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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,615

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $34,265
Base Invoice $30,836 $32,860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Cargo net 87 95
Universal garage door opener 74  
Remote start 436  
Rear spoiler   375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Cargo net 56 69
Universal garage door opener 48  
Remote start 328  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 795 470
Options (change) 560 369
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,615 $35,555
Total Invoice $32,221 $34,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,601
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,615$35,555
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$35,555
Total Invoice$32,221$34,049
Adjustments for Features-1,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,448$34,049

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,135$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.9 ft3

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